Manager, Chef de Cuisine - Culinary Team
New York, NY, United States On-site
$80,340–$100,940 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
The Chef de Cuisine is a key leader within KIPP NYC's Culinary Team, responsible for supporting the daily management and execution of kitchen operations while ensuring the consistent preparation and service of fresh, high-quality meals for students and staff. Reporting to the Head Chef, the Chef de Cuisine partners closely with culinary team members to oversee food production, supervise kitchen staff, maintain food safety and sanitation standards, and ensure operational excellence throughout daily meal service. This role plays a critical part in delivering KIPP NYC's scratch-cooking model by maintaining high culinary standards, supporting staff development, and ensuring meals are prepared efficiently and consistently across a high-volume production environment. This role requires a collaborative, hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coaching others, and is committed to providing students with healthy, delicious meals that support learning and well-being. This is a full-time, in-person position requiring on-site work five days per week. The role is based at one of our KIPP NYC campuses across the Bronx, Brooklyn, or Manhattan. Your primary work location will be determined by your leadership team.
What you'll bring
- Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in a commercial kitchen, institutional food service, or high-volume culinary operation.
- Strong knowledge of scratch cooking, recipe execution, and large-scale food production.
- Knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety regulations, and sanitation standards.
- New York City Food Protection Certificate (Food Safety Certification) required or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Experience managing food ordering, inventory, food cost control, and kitchen operations.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and develop kitchen staff.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative working relationships.
- Ability to solve problems effectively while maintaining high standards of quality and customer service.
- Demonstrated commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
- Demonstrates KIPP NYC's core values of zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.
- You must notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.